2023-05-29 19:12:00
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Solving questions regarding “heart disease”, which signs tell the disease, risk factors, and preventive care with Dr. Supanee Sinpermsuksakul, M.D. Center of Medical Excellence in Organ Transplantation Chulalongkorn Hospital
heart is an important organ It is responsible for pumping blood to the body.
heart disease Can be divided into several types according to the structure or malfunction.
including coronary heart disease heart muscle disease Cardiac arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and pericardial disease
warning signs of heart disease
- chest pain or tightness in the chest I have a sharp pain in my left jaw. may radiate to the left forearm or abdomen
- faint possibly syncope or feel unconscious
- have palpitations Heart pounding hard and fast
- panting, unusually tired Can’t lie down or sleep at night and have to wake up to sit and pant.
- abnormally swollen legs especially in the shin area or both feet
heart disease risk factors
- diabetes
- hypertension
- hyperlipidemia
- Obesity or people who are overweight
- smoking
- Heredity: People with a family history of heart disease.
Taking care of yourself to prevent heart disease
- Choose the right food, reduce sweet, oily, salty.
- exercise regularly
- control the weight to be within the standard criteria
- no smoking
- If you have underlying diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure You should strictly take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor and see your doctor as scheduled.
- get enough rest
Information provided by : Dr. Supanee Sinpermsuksakul, M.D. Center of Medical Excellence in Organ Transplantation Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
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